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Caspian Sea
Watch the Throne: Trans-Caspian Pipeline Meets Succession Politics in Kazakhstan
By Nicholas Trickett
Pipelines and politics, both foreign and domestic.
Is a Winter Oil Production Freeze in the Works?
By Catherine Putz
OPEC promises a plan November 30, but in the meantime members and non-members dither on cuts and freezes.
Why the Trans-Caspian Transport Route Matters
By Catherine Putz
The route avoids Russia, plays into the opening of Iran and pleases China.
Turkmenistan’s Endless Energy Optimism
By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan still says it can deliver gas to Europe in the next few years and experts still seem to disagree.
The Caspian States in Russia's Military Bind
By Evan Gottesman
Moscow's broader international military engagements might worry its Caspian neighbors.
Russia’s Missile Launches and Caspian Politics
By Evan Gottesman
Moscow’s cruise missile launches demonstrated strength--and weakness--in the Caspian corridor.
The Heavy-Handed Russian Move Nobody’s Talking About
By Andrew Witthoeft
Across the Caspian, in the Caucasus, Russia's energy and geopolitical objectives collide.
Japan’s Strategy for Central Asia
By Samuel Ramani
With a surprisingly proactive policy, Japan is a significant player in the region.
Geoeconomics in Central Asia
By Michał Romanowski
Infrastructure and transit projects offer new opportunity for the region.
Kazakhstan: Kashagan Hopes Are Up
By Paolo Sorbello
The consortium of companies says the giant field will be at full capacity by the end of 2017.
Caspian Agreement: Rare Good News for Central Asia Relations
By Casey Michel
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan agree on a maritime border, and raise the chances of a Trans-Caspian Pipeline.
Yes, Kazakhstan Has a Navy
By Catherine Putz
The landlocked Central Asian country’s navy is celebrating its birthday this week.